Distance From Drumduff Airport to New Chitose Airport, DFP - CTS Distance

The distance from Drumduff Airport (DFP) to New Chitose Airport (CTS) is 4066 miles or 6543 kilometers or 3531 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Palmer ( Australia ) to Sapporo ( Japan )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Palmer and Sapporo takes around 9 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Drumduff Airport, Palmer, Australia to New Chitose Airport, Sapporo, Japan is 9 hours 20 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • DFP - CTS

Kilometers		6543 km
Statute Miles		4066 miles
Nautical Miles		3531 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 20 minutes

Drumduff Airport to New Chitose Airport Flight Route Map - DFP to CTS Flight Path

Location of Drumduff Airport & New Chitose Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Palmer to Sapporo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Palmer, Australia and Sapporo, Japan. .

Nonstop flight route between Palmer, Australia and Sapporo, Japan.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DFP - CTS

Time difference between Palmer (Australia) and Sapporo (Japan) is 1 Hours.
Sapporo time is 1 Hours behind Palmer.

Location	Local Time
Palmer (Australia)	2026-06-20, 00:42:16 AEST
Sapporo (Japan)	2026-06-19, 23:42:16 JST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Drumduff Airport (DFP / YDDF) Palmer, Australia

Destination

New Chitose Airport (CTS / RJCC) Sapporo, Japan